Iga Swiatek will not play the WTA1000 in Madrid since she is struggling with her arm. The world no.1 has played a lot of tennis recently after winning 4 consecutive tournaments in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, and Stuttgart.
Iga released the following statement: “After intense last weeks and winning 4 titles in a row it’s time to take care of my arm that has been fatigued since the Miami Open and I haven’t had a chance to handle it properly.
I need a break from playing so intensively in order to treat my arm well and that’s why, unfortunately, I have to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. My body needs rest. I’m going to take some time to prepare for Rome and Paris. See you soon there. Hopefully, I will play in Madrid many times in the future – looking forward to it.”
Paula Badosa Gibert and Aryna Sabalenka are probably going to be the favorites to win the title in Spain. It will be interesting to see the performance of Emma Raducanu who has decided to part ways with her coach Torben Beltz after just 5 months.
Iga Swiatek in 2022
At the moment ranked no.1, Iga played her last match on the 24th of April when she overcame world no.4 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-2 in the final in Stuttgart to win her 7th career title.
Currently, during this season Swiatek achieved an overall 32-3 record. Swiatek has won 4 titles in 2022 in Doha, in Indian Wells, in Miami and in Stuttgart.
Paula Badosa Gibert in 2022
LWWWLWWLWW At the moment ranked no.2 (career-high), Paula played her last match on the 23rd of April when she was defeated by world no.4 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5) 6-4 in the semifinal in Stuttgart (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard achieved a compiled 20-8 record. Badosa has won 1 title in Sydney.
Iga Swiatek and Paula Badosa Gibert fought against each other just on 2 occasions. Their actual head to head record is 1-1. Previously, the last time they played, Iga Swiatek won 7-5 6-4 in the round robin in Guadalajara (WTA Finals) in November 2021.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2022
LWLWWWWLWW Ranked world no.4, Aryna played her last match on the 24th of April when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-2 in the final in Stuttgart (draw).
At present, during this year Sabalenka has a 10-9 match record. Aryna Sabalenka’s latest run in Stuttgart was the best achievement of her season.
Emma Raducanu in 2022
LWWWLWWLWW Ranked no.11 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 22nd of April when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Stuttgart (draw).
Until now, during this year Emma has a 5-7 match record.
Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu have never played each other till now in top tournaments.
Iga Swiatek |
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